Also they are easier to clean in a bathroom/kitchen.
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Re: Azulejo
#22Doing a little activism here: please don't buy old ones while visiting Portugal/Spain/etc., as they are commonly stolen goods. Thanks, from Lisbon.
I'll take advantage of your domain knowledge :) Where's the best place to find local artists that produce them?
I would love to help, but it's not my domain. I, unfortunately, witness the side-effects of people stealing them on my day to day. There are many shops in Lisbon that sell them, and there's even a beautiful museum here that it's definitely worth visiting (or signing up for a workshop!): https://museunacionaldoazulejo.gov.pt - it's currently closed for renovation; it should reopen later this year, but that's yet to be confirmed.
When buying - on the streets or in a shop - if it looks old, unless provenance is absolutely clear, please don't.
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#23Annoying article in that sentence 2 mentions temperature control and that’s the last mention
I also wanted to see more about the temperature control aspect and was scanning the article for it. Some quick additional searching elsewhere turned up possible effects such as reflective surfaces, thermal mass, and moisture buffering.
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#24Earlier quoted context omitted.
interestingly, apparently "azul" also comes from the arabic "lāzuward"
I always thought it came from lapis lazuli (portuguese). Azul as a subpar of Lazuli even sounds exactly the same in portuguese.
And the word from arabic comes, for both of them comes from persian for hte term lapis lazuli (lāžward) and suposedly this comes from sanskrit... but I ignore how it may sound in sanskrit.
Re: Azulejo
#25I assumed the word was derived from "azul" but from the article, it's apparently derived from the Arabic الزليج (al-zillīj) and has no relation with "azul"
Portuguese here - many Portuguese words have origin from Arabic as Portugal has been conquered and occupied by "the Moors" in 8th~13th century. That's a long time!
Alentejo, Aljezur, Algarve, and many of the cities in the Southern part of the country have have Arabic origins.
Re: Azulejo
#26Azulejos are still a staple in Brazilian architecture. It is a common wall covering in clean areas like bathrooms, kitchens, hospitals.
This is one of those words that can sound exotic, but for the locals would be so plain and uneventful to hear. Kinda like all the Japanese words being used for software project names on Github.
Re: Azulejo
#27Doing a little activism here: please don't buy old ones while visiting Portugal/Spain/etc., as they are commonly stolen goods. Thanks, from Lisbon.
I just googled it and apparently these are often chipped of historical buildings and sold as tourist souvenirs. Thanks for informing us
Indeed, it's sad. They are staple here in Portugal, covering entire buildings. Beautiful examples: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3BK1BoMVsgRY38eG8 and https://maps.app.goo.gl/fquP923g13xtbSxU8
Re: Azulejo
#28Annoying article in that sentence 2 mentions temperature control and that’s the last mention
I also wanted to see more about the temperature control aspect and was scanning the article for it. Some quick additional searching elsewhere turned up possible effects such as reflective surfaces, thermal mass, and moisture buffering.
More of direct experience instead of a scientific explanation, but it feels cold to the touch. I would guess it is related to thermal conductivity.
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#29Azul[0] is a great board game inspired by this style. Easy to start, can get quite complex, heartily recommended! [0] https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/230802/azul
2 player can lead to fist fights.
Re: Azulejo
#30Doing a little activism here: please don't buy old ones while visiting Portugal/Spain/etc., as they are commonly stolen goods. Thanks, from Lisbon.
I'll take advantage of your domain knowledge :) Where's the best place to find local artists that produce them?
Viúva de Lamego is not a "local" artist per se but they're a leading artisanal workshop in classic and contemporary Portuguese tiles. If you have the budget, their tailor-made tiles are something else, imagination is the limit. (source: my dad does a lot of house restorations in Portugal and some require custom tiles to fill in missing/damaged areas)